Zapfluft (Bleed Air)
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Definition
Compressed air extracted from the jet engine compressor used for cabin pressurization and de-icing
Verwandte Begriffe
Hilfsaggregat (APU: Auxiliary Power Unit)
A small engine on the aircraft that provides electrical power and air conditioning on the ground
Vereisung (Icing)
The accumulation of ice on aircraft surfaces during flight through supercooled water droplets
Druckbeaufschlagung (Pressurization)
The process of maintaining a safe atmospheric pressure inside the aircraft cabin at high altitudes
Turbofan-Motor (Turbofan Engine)
A jet engine that uses a ducted fan to produce thrust, the most common type on commercial aircraft